Nouns for Class 9

Noun Definition

A noun is a part of speech that can name anything whether its a person, place, animal or thing. For example, Stella, Singapore, bear, charger, etc.

Types of Nouns

Let’s look at various types of nouns for class 9

1. Proper Noun

1. Specific or particular names of a person, thing, place, animal or organisation are called proper nouns.
2. Proper nouns are always different and this is why they are always written in capital letters.
3. Examples are Robert, Amazon, London, etc.
4. Proper noun used in sentences:
   → Maria is our new mentor.
   ‘Maria’ is the specific name of a mentor. Therefore it is a proper noun.
   
   → Greg works for Amazon.
   Greg is the specific name of an individual and ‘Amazon’ is a renowned organisation.

2. Common Noun

1. General or common names of persons, things, places, animals or organisation which represent an entire class or category are called common nouns.
2. We do not capitalise common nouns as they are general names.
3. Examples of common nouns are professors, teachers, parents, etc.
4. Common nouns used in sentences:
   → I have a doctor’s appointment today.
   In this sentence, the word doctor is a common noun. Doctor represents a class/category of medical professionals.
   
   → Our train is going to arrive at any minute now.
   There are multiple trains therefore it is a common noun.

3. Abstract Noun

1. All the names of qualities, actions or states are known as abstract nouns.
2. We cannot see abstract nouns as they are physically non-existent.
3. Examples of abstract nouns are agreement, adventure, etc.
4. Abstract noun used in sentences:
   → Jack has confidence in public speaking.
   Confidence is a quality that is intangible. Thus, it is an abstract noun.
   
   → He always tries to avoid confusion.
   Confusion is an abstract noun as it cannot be physically seen or touched.

4. Collective Noun

1. Names given to a group of people or collections of objects, animals and places are known as collective nouns.
2. Examples are stack, colony, pack, etc.
3. Collective nouns used in sentences:
   → Please keep the stack of books on the shelf.
   Stack in this sentence is the name of a group of books, therefore it is a collective noun.
   
   → The Indian team won the 2011 World Cup.
   Team is a collective noun referring to a group of cricket players.

5. Material Noun

1. Names of the substances or the material from which something is created are classified as material nouns.
2. Examples are glass, steel, iron, etc.
3. Material noun used in sentences:
   → Can you pass me the silver spoon?
   Silver is a material from which a spoon is made therefore it is a material noun.
   
   → He won a bronze medal.
   The medal is made up of bronze which is a material noun.

6. Countable Noun

1. Nouns that we can count and quantify separately as individual units are called countable nouns.
2. Examples are kites, chairs, bags, etc.
3. Countable nouns used in sentences:
   → Can I use your printer?
   Printer is a countable noun because we can easily quantify them.
   
   → The light bulb is not working.
   Bulbs can be easily counted.

7. Uncountable Noun

1. Nouns that can’t be counted separately are called uncountable nouns.
2. Examples of uncountable nouns are rice, honey, juice, etc.
3. Uncountable noun used in sentences:  
   → I need some fresh air.
   It is impossible for us to count air.
   
   → Did you put any sugar in my coffee?
   Sugar is an uncountable noun because we do not count it separately.

8. Singular Noun

1. All the singular words that name a person, animal, place or thing are called singular nouns.
2. Examples are child, tooth, shoe, etc.
3. Singular noun used in sentences:
   → The rainbow is so beautiful.
   There is only one rainbow thus it is a singular noun.
   
   → Do you want a sandwich?
   Since there is only one sandwich it is a singular noun.

9. Plural Noun

1. All the plural words that name more than one person, animal, place or thing are called plural nouns.
2. Examples are children, teeth, shoes, etc.
3. Plural noun used in sentences:
   → The ducklings are really cute.
   There are more than one duckling therefore ‘ducklings’ is a plural noun.
   
   → Sam has multiple businesses.
   Since Sam owns more than one business it is a plural noun.

10. Gender Noun

1. Noun that refer to gender or specific occupation words used for a particular gender are known as gender nouns.
2. Examples are poet, poetess, sir, ma'am, etc.
3. Gender noun used in sentences:
   → Her father is the new president of our society.
   Father is a word that is used for a male parent.
   
   → Ken’s mother is the principal of my school.
   Mother is a word that is used for a female parent.

11. Concrete Noun

1. All the names of tangible things around us are known as concrete nouns.
2. Examples are brick, stone, Alex, etc.
3. Concrete noun used in sentences:
   → I have got a new skateboard for myself.
   Skateboard is a tangible thing therefore it is a concrete noun.
   
   → Can you please give me a band-aid?
   A band-aid is tangible therefore it is a concrete noun.

12.Compound Noun

1. Nouns that are made up of two or more words are called compound nouns.
2. Compound noun examples are upstairs, underwater, etc.
3. Compound noun used in sentences:
   → We need more chairs at the dining-table.
   ‘Dining-table’ is a compound noun because it is made of two words: dining and table.
   
   → All the bystanders clapped after a great performance by a dancer.
   Bystanders are made of words: by and stander. Hence it is compound nouns.

Rules for Making a Singular Noun Plural

Examples of Nouns in a Sentence

1. We are about to miss the bus.
2. She has knowledge.
3. We use iron utensils.
4. Justice was served.
5. Russia is the largest country in the world.

FAQs

1. What are nouns and their examples?

Answer: Nouns are all the words which are used to identify everything around us. They help us to distinguish between people, animals, things or organisations. Example of nouns are Steffy, Patrick, Levi, etc.

2. What are the types of nouns with their examples?

Answer: There are twelve types of nouns:

1. Common nouns: child, officer
2. Proper nouns: Jack, England
3. Abstract nouns: advice, sadness
4. Material nouns: steel, brass
5. Compound nouns: basketball, football
6. Singular nouns: tooth, eye
7. Plural nouns: children, teeth
8. Countable nouns: flowers, trees
9. Uncountable nouns: air, sand
10. Concrete nouns: orange, book
11. Gender nouns: poet, poetess
12. Collective nouns: colony, batch

3. How to identify nouns in sentences?

Answer: Look for words that can identify an individual animal, idea, concept or person.